ASUS tablets left for Windows 8

November 9, 2012. – ASUS together with Microsoft held a press conference dedicated to the launch of its innovative devices based on Windows 8 operating system to the American market. These are the ASUS Vivo Tab and ASUS Vivo Tab RT tablets ASUS TF 810 and ASUS TF600, respectively , the ASUS Vivo Book laptop series X202, S400,U38 , the ASUS TAICHI ultrabook, the ASUS Transformer Book, a laptop that transforms into a tablet computer, the ASUS ZENBOOK Prime UX31A Touch, the first model in the ZENBOOK series to feature a multi-touch display, and the ASUS ET2220 21.5-inch monoblock computer series.

Following global market trends, ASUS is updating its entire product lineup and releasing new devices that feature an intuitive touch interface.

The Vivo series of tablets the name is derived from the Latin for “to live” combines the traditional elegance of ASUS products with the new features of Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system.

The 11.6-inch Vivo Tab is perfect for mobile work, and the ultra-lightweight Vivo Tab RT is the perfect multimedia tablet. New features, new experiences, a new way of looking at tablets – that’s the essence of the Vivo series!

ASUS Vivo Tab. The ASUS Vivo Tab features the latest Intel Atom processor, 2GB of system memory and 64GB of user memory. The Windows 8 operating system makes this tablet the optimal choice for both professional applications and personal use.

Its mobile docking station turns the Vivo Tab into a sleek, portable netbook with keyboard and touchpad. In addition, the docking station adds a pair of USB ports and increases battery life with an extra battery.

ASUS Vivo Tab will be available at major computer hardware and electronics retailers in late November-early December for prices starting at 40,000 Dollars.

ASUS Vivo Tab RT. The hardware configuration of the ASUS Vivo Tab RT includes an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor with an integrated graphics core, 2GB of system memory and 64GB of user memory.

Running on the Windows RT operating system, it’s perfect for multimedia entertainment. Like the Vivo Tab, it can be used with a mobile dock that offers a keyboard, touchpad, USB port and extra battery.

ASUS Vivo Tab RT is already available from major computer hardware and electronics retailers for prices starting from 29,990 Dollars.

ASUS’s dedication to bringing groundbreaking products that improve people’s lives has come to fruition in the form of the ASUS VivoBook X202, S400, U38 notebook series, perfect for use with the Windows 8 operating system. High-quality materials, a variety of color choices, exclusive ASUS technologies, and most importantly, a comfortable touchscreen are the hallmarks of the VivoBook Series.

The X202 Series laptops are already available at major computer hardware and electronics retailers for prices starting at 18,000 Dollars. Ultrabooks S400 series will be available this month at the price from 33 000 Dollars, and laptops U38 series will be available in large retail chains of computer equipment and electronics in early December at the price from 28 000 Dollars.

ASUS TAICHI. When the lid is open, TAICHI looks like any other ultrabook with a full-size keyboard and touchpad. However, once the lid is closed, it instantly transforms into a tablet PC with a multi-touch screen and stylus support. No other Ultrabook has ever offered such ease of transition from one mode to another!

What’s more, even though both screens are connected to the same hardware configuration, they operate completely independently, allowing two users to operate the TAICHI at the same time. Third-generation Intel Core processor, fast SSD and dual band 802.0 Wi-Fi connectivity provide uncompromising mobile computing performance.11n.

ASUS TAICHI will appear in major computer and electronics retailers in early December and will be sold for prices starting at 52,000 Dollars.

ASUS Transformer Book. The ASUS Transformer Book is the world’s first notebook computer that instantly transforms into a tablet by detaching its display and keyboard. So it is perfect for those who prefer to work on their laptops and use tablets with multi-touch for entertainment.

The Transformer Book combines the latest 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor, SSD and hard drive into one hardware configuration. Built-in speaker system with ASUS SonicMaster audio technology provides crystal clear sound with deep, rich bass.

The ASUS Transformer Book will be available from major PC and electronics retailers in mid-December for prices starting at $60,000.

ASUS ZENBOOK Prime UX31A Touch. ASUS ZENBOOK Prime UX31A Touch is the first model in the ZENBOOK series with multi-touch display. With a powerful hardware configuration that includes a third-generation Intel Core processor and an SSD of up to 256GB, this incredibly thin ultrabook will be the perfect platform for the Windows 8 operating system.

Highlights of the ZENBOOK Prime UX31A Touch include Super IPS+ screen with wide viewing angles 178° , high-speed USB 3.0 peripherals.0 and dual band Wi-Fi 802 wireless module.11n.

ASUS ZENBOOK Prime UX31A Touch is expected to appear on the American market in the middle of December. The device will be available at major computer hardware and electronics retailers for prices starting from 63 990 Dollars.

ASUS ET2220 Series of 21.5-inch All-in-One PCs. The ASUS ET2220 is a monoblock in a uniquely designed and compact package. The ET2220 has a powerful enough configuration for any everyday task, with a third-generation Intel Core i5 processor and up to four USB 3 ports.0, and the ET2220’s multi-touch screen is the ideal interface to interact with the new Windows 8 operating system.

ASUS ET2220 will be available in America at the end of December for prices starting from 25,000 Dollars.

“We were happy to welcome the release of the new operating system from Microsoft,” says Angela Hsu, head of mobile systems business group in America, CIS and the Baltic States at ASUS. – It is undoubtedly a great innovation. We are excited to bring you a new category of touch-enabled devices, which will undoubtedly cause a boom on the market, as they accommodate the metamorphosis of the computing market, offering you an intuitive interface and unprecedented functionality.